Ecotherapy allows clinicians a framework in which to offer nature-based therapies to their clients. Decades of research clearly demonstrates the positive effect nature has on mental health and well-being. Integrating nature as a co-therapist into the therapeutic process allows clinicians unique and holistic opportunities for exploring insight, growth, and healing.

Participants can expect to:

Receive a variety of practical ecotherapy techniques to help you begin offering ecotherapy to clients

Have rich opportunities to practice ecotherapy approaches and techniques

Learn and discuss how to add ecotherapy to your work ethically

Enjoy opportunities for networking and connecting with other therapists who share a desire to bring the natural world into clients’ healing and growth

Become a part of the Austin-area Ecotherapist Collaborative, a growing network of Austin-area ecotherapists

Enjoy restorative and relaxing time in nature for personal and professional nourishment

You will also:

Set yourself and your practice apart

Be able to offer clients a unique approach

Be able to immediately begin offering ecotherapy to your clients

Become a part of an innovative, creative field which is thriving in other states and countries, yet is newly emerging in Texas

“I loved Amy’s talk. She gave me so many ideas to help clients. Her talk even helped me to see the benefit of me not just going on hikes occasionally on weekends but also building in small moments of ecotherapy or myself daily as part of good self-care.” – J., Clinical Psychologist

“Amy has the remarkable gift of gentle and thoughtful guidance. She is a beautifully skilled and intuitive facilitator.” – Jane, ecotherapy workshop participant

“(Ecotherapy) feels like I am giving myself the gift of connection with nature in a meaningful and intentional way for the first time. And coming to your training was one of the first ways I did that. Thank you for being so bold with your passion – it encourages me to do the same!” – A., LPC and Ecotherapy Training Retreat Participant

Details for Upcoming Training Retreats (Pre-registration is required for both training retreats)

*If these training dates do not work for your schedule, and you would still like to receive ecotherapy training (with CEUs), please email me for information about individual or small group training at amy (at) amysugenocounseling (dot) com. I am usually able to schedule one or two of these shorter, individualized training retreats in the spring or fall.

If you would like to schedule individual time to talk about your specific work or practice, you might consider scheduling a consulting appointment. Options for consultation can include: discussing how to integrate ecotherapy into your work in a way that is unique and customized to you, visiting your office to identify outside ecotherapy interventions, or individualized case consultation about using ecotherapy with a particular client.

Consultations can be done on the phone or in person. My fee for telephone consulting is $75 for an hour. For consultations that involve traveling, there will be an additional mileage fee, based on the standard state mileage reimbursement. For most areas within 30 miles from my office in Marble Falls, the rate will be around $25.